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Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, UAE

Oct 20, 2026 9:00 AM - Oct 21, 2026 4:30 PM

Al Khaleej Al Arabi St - Al Rawdah W59 01 P.O. Box 5546, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Middle East & Africa Conference (MEA)

Dive into two impactful days of knowledge-sharing, innovation, and collaboration at the MEA conference from 20–21 October.

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Overview

The DIA Middle East & Africa Conference 2026 marks a new phase of regional collaboration, bringing together key stakeholders from across the Middle East and Africa in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to facilitate meaningful dialogue and the development of practical solutions to shared regulatory, scientific, and healthcare innovation challenges.

 

Taking place at ADNEC, the conference will serve as DIA's flagship regional platform for regulatory harmonisation, reliance models, digital transformation, artificial intelligence in regulatory systems, pharmacovigilance, clinical research, market access, and sustainable healthcare solutions.

 

The event will bring together regulatory authorities, industry leaders, academics, patient representatives, international organisations, and healthcare stakeholders to exchange insights, strengthen partnerships, and advance more efficient, transparent, and collaborative healthcare systems across the MEA region.

 

Why you should attend:

  1. Collaborate with Health Authorities’ representatives and key Industry leaders from the various countries in the MEA region and contribute to shaping the future of the regulatory landscape in the region.
  2. Connect with 300+ participants, representing all countries in the Middle East and Africa regions and beyond.
  3. Discuss new strategies and processes to be implemented in the Middle East and Africa regions.
  4. Learn how reliance, harmonisation initiatives and collaboration contribute to an efficient and sustainable regulatory system in the Middle East and Africa regions.

Who will you meet?

  • Representatives from regulatory authorities across the Middle East, Africa, and international markets.
  • Experts from international organisations and global regulatory initiatives.
  • Industry leaders and technical experts in regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, digital transformation, AI, and product development.
  • Global and regional pharmaceutical and healthcare stakeholders.
  • Academics, patient representatives, and policy influencers contributing to healthcare regulation and innovation.

 

Featured topics

  • Regional Regulatory Science Developments
  • International Collaboration & Reliance
  • Regulatory Systems Strengthening
  • Medicines Lifecycle Management
  • Bringing Innovation to the MEA Region
  • Capacity Building for Local Manufacturing
  • The MEA Region as a Clinical Trials Hub
  • Digital Transformation of Regulatory Systems
  • Use of AI in the Medicinal Products Development Lifecycle
  • Orphan Drug Designations & Rare Disease Policies and Designation
  • Advanced Therapies
  • Patient Engagement Throughout the Lifecycle

Who should attend?

The conference is directed at key stakeholders that are active or are interested in these diverse and changing regions, including representatives from Regulatory Agencies, Ministries of Health, and local and global pharmaceutical companies.

 

Need Approval in Order to Attend?

Download and fill out our justification letter to advocate to your supervisor why this is a must-attend event.

Download letter (CLICK HERE)

 

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